The MG-42 is an effective machine gun, only dealing only 6 damage per shot, making it 9 with pierce damage. It should be replaced quickly because it is innefective to both types of tanks, though it does fatal damage to infantry, and is a good weapon for trucks. Even though it is weak, it fires 1200 RPM. Making it a very fast firing machinegun. A famous one in the world. Leading to the design of the later M60 and other infantry MG's.